Nightlife in Barcelona
Sip sparkling cava or rich Rioja among the wine casks in the Barrí Gòtic district's atmospheric bodegas (wine cellars), or cooling beer in beach-front chiringuitos huts. Or mingle with bohemian types in the Born district's chic hole-in-the-wall bars. For a taste of Catalan culture, there's a plenty of choice around Plaça Catalunya square with Palau de la Música Catalana, City Hall nightclub and Bel-Luna Jazz Club all nearby. Pace yourself for late nights; clubs get going around 2am when most bars start to close.
Bars
Expand all1. Mirablau - Cocktails with a view
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It's hard to find a bar with a more impressive view than Mirablau. Close to the top of Mount Tibidabo, it perches delicately on the hillside while the city and coastline stretch out below. Go anytime for coffee or cocktails.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Plaça Doctor Andreu, Barcelona 08035
Telephone
+34 93 418 58 79
Transport
Train FGC Tibidabo then Tramvía Blau or bus to Plaça Doctor Andreu
2. Dry Martini - Timeless cocktails
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Dry Martini in the Eixample district offers a trip back to a Humphrey Bogart-style era. Drinkers in their thirties and older sip trademark Dry Martini cocktails, lovingly prepared by white-jacketed experts behind a shiny wooden bar.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
162-166, Carrer d'Aribau, Barcelona 08036
Telephone
+34 93 217 50 72
3. L'Ascensor - All-night drinking
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Named after its unusual entrance through an antique wooden elevator door, L'Ascensor is a groovy little bar tucked away in Barrí Gòtic. A young party-going crowd soak up well-mixed cocktails - try the caiparinha.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
3, Carrer Bellafila, Barcelona 08002
Telephone
+34 93 318 5347
Transport
Jaume I metro
4. Gimlet - Stylised cocktail bar
Show moreGimlet in the Born district is a small but well-styled venue. A polished wooden bar is beautifully curved to cradle elbows, and the ambience is reminiscent of a David Lynch film set. Professional staff mix cocktails for an upmarket crowd.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
24, Carrer del Rec, Barcelona 08003
Telephone
+34 93 310 1027
Transport
Arc de Triomf (L1) metro
5. El Xampanyet - A Barcelona institution
Show moreThis tiny, family-run Cava bar is a well-loved institution in the Born district. Xampanyet boasts colourful tiles, friendly staff and a mixed crowd. Order slices of manchego cheese with your sparkling wine or cider from the old-fashioned zinc bar.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
22, Montcada, Barcelona 08003
Telephone
+34 93 319 70 03
Transport
Jaume I metro
Clubs
Expand all6. CDLC - Beachside dancing
Show moreCDLC is a relaxed beachside den in Villa Olimpica that attracts glamorous locals and equally fashionable out-of-towners. It's just the place to lie back on the mattresses, sip cocktails or dance. Come on late summer afternoons for a post-beach aperitif.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
32, Passeig Maritim, Barcelona 08003
Telephone
+34 93 224 04 70
7. Moog - Tiny venue, big beats
Show moreMoog regulars are hipper than the average Barcelona clubber. This is where lovers of techno and hard-pumping beats gather. Intimacy and a good sound system make up for a lack of breathing space in this tiny venue in the Raval.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
3, Arc del Teatre, Barcelona 08002
Telephone
+34 93 301 72 82
8. Nitsa Club - Hot dance club
Show moreNitsa Club in the eye-catching Sala Apolo ballroom near Montjuïc attracts a lively crowd each weekend. International DJs and live acts pack the dance floor with the latest funky techno, disco, breakbeats and house music.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
113, Nou de la Rambla, Barcelona
Telephone
+34 93 301 00 90
9. City Hall - All-night electronic dance
Show moreCity Hall is a busy club just off Plaça Catalunya and one of the best house-techno clubs in central Barcelona. Both local and international DJs keep the dance floor jumping and the garden, complete with bar, makes a relaxing lounge.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
2-4, Rambla Catalunya, Barcelona 08007
Telephone
+34 93 317 22 77
10. Razzmatazz - Multi-level super club
Show moreRazzmatazz in Poble Nou is five clubs in one enormous warehouse, each with its own musical vibe. Big-name DJs play the main stage while elsewhere goths and rockers rock out. Buy one ticket and try them all.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
122, Calle Almogàvers, Barcelona 08018
Telephone
+34 93 320 8200
Entertainment
Expand all11. L'Auditori - High-spec classical venue
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L'Auditori in Glòries is the newest of Barcelona's classical music bastions, designed by award-winning architect Rafael Moneo as a permanent home for the Orfeó Catala choral society and Barcelona's Symphony Orchestra. International names also make use of the state-of-the-art acoustics.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
150, Carrer Lepant, Barcelona 08013
Telephone
+34 93 247 93 00
12. Palau de la Música - Architectural gem
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Palau de la Música in the Old Town is an extravagant example of Catalan modernisme with stained glass, mosaics and ornate lamps. There are guided tours of this recently renovated building but the best experience is a concert.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Carrer de Sant Pere Més Alt, Barcelona 08003
Telephone
+34 902 442 882
13. Bel-Luna Jazz Club - Groovy jazz club
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Sepia-toned jazz legends adorn the walls of Bel-Luna Jazz Club, a groovy, subterranean haunt near Plaça Catalunya. There's a full programme of jazz, blues and swing. Sit in the bar or book a table for dinner and enjoy the show.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
5, Rambla Catalunya, Barcelona 08007
Telephone
+34 93 302 22 21
14. Gran Teatre del Liceu - Ornate home of culture
Show more Gran Teatre del Liceu is a monument to Belle-Époque extravagance and one of the grandest theatres in the world. Centrally placed on Las Ramblas, this source of Catalan pride presents world-class theatre, concerts and opera in plush surroundings.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
51-59, Las Ramblas, Barcelona 08002
Telephone
+34 93 485 99 00
15. Antilla Latin Club - Latin beats and mojitos
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Antilla Latin Club in Eixample is Barcelona's biggest salsa club and the place to flaunt Latin moves. Some of the hottest names in salsa, merengue, mambo and rumba have graced the stage. Check out the club's dance school for tips.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
141, Aragó, Barcelona 08015
Telephone
+34 93 451 21 51
